Moses Paul, the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship candidate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed disappointment that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, faced backlash instead of praise for highlighting the poor state of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, the 19th of October, 2025, Paul said the condemnation Obi received was misplaced, given the gravity of the issues he raised.
The comments came after Obi’s visit to the LEA Primary School in Kapwa, Abuja, where he decried the deplorable learning conditions. During the tour, which Paul also attended, Obi said he was shocked to see classrooms without chairs or toilets, conditions he described as unacceptable for any serious nation.
Responding to critics, Paul stated, “It’s striking that individuals like Peter Obi, who bring attention to critical issues, are met with insults and criticism rather than commendation.
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“A primary school in FCT lacks basic facilities: no windows, children sitting on the floor, and inadequate toilets for staff and pupils.
“This situation persists in the FCT, where children were out of school for months due to the disappearance of over N4 billion, prompting protests. There’s a pressing need for change in AMAC’s leadership,” he said.